Whisky BBQ Chicken and Secret Spice Rub

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One 4-pound chicken (nothing larger)

Cooking spray 

2 teaspoons caraway seeds 

2 teaspoons cumin seeds 

2 teaspoons coriander seeds 

2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 

1 tablespoon pimento 

2 teaspoons granulated garlic 

2 teaspoons granulated onion 

Kosher salt

Whiskey BBQ Sauce, recipe follows

1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced

Ranch Slaw, recipe follows, for garnish

Whisky BBQ Sauce:

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped 

1/4 cup chicken or beef stock 

3 tablespoons pourable light brown sugar, such as Domino

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, such as L&P

3 tablespoons cider vinegar, such as Braggs

2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot

2 shots whiskey (get bourbon)

One 8-ounce can tomato sauce, such as Hunts 

Ranch Slaw:

1/4 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup sour cream 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons superfine sugar 

1 tablespoon white wine or distilled white vinegar 

1 teaspoon celery salt 

1 teaspoon kosher salt 

1 teaspoon black pepper 

1 clove garlic, grated 

Juice of 1/2 lemon 

1 small carrot, grated

1/2 small head cabbage (about 1/2 pound) 

1/2 small red onion, grated or minced